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Periodic Orbits of Active Particles Induced by Hydrodynamic Monopoles
A. Bolitho, , R. Adhikari
Published in American Physical Society
2020
PMID: 32167321
Volume: 124
   
Issue: 8
Abstract
Terrestrial experiments on active particles, such as Volvox, involve gravitational forces, torques and accompanying monopolar fluid flows. Taking these into account, we analyze the dynamics of a pair of self-propelling, self-spinning active particles between widely separated parallel planes. Neglecting flow reflected by the planes, the dynamics of orientation and horizontal separation is symplectic, with a Hamiltonian exactly determining limit cycle oscillations. Near the bottom plane, gravitational torque damps and reflected flow excites this oscillator, sustaining a second limit cycle that can be perturbatively related to the first. Our work provides a theory for dancing Volvox and highlights the importance of monopolar flow in active matter. © 2020 American Physical Society.
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JournalPhysical Review Letters
PublisherAmerican Physical Society
ISSN00319007